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F419 HYJ

1989 Alfa Romeo 164

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,280 mi
Last recorded108,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164110,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF419 HYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model164
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some deteration i both side steering rack gaitors

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,032 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 107,839 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2013 107,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,282 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 106,282 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 104,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 101,391 miles

both side front tyres worn badly on inner edges

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

slight play in off side inner track rod end

some deterioration in both side steering rack gaiters

Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,495 miles

both side front tyres are wearing on inner edges

some corrosion in near side rear steel brake pipe

some deteriation in both side steering rack gaiters

some play in off side inner track rod end

Fail 19 Dec 2006 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some cracking on front fuel supply pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some cracking on front fuel supply pipe

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side outer sills covered with plastic trims taken as good

off side door mirror cracked but not odscuring view excessivly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2005 88,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side outer sills covered with plastic and taken as good

off side door mirror cracked but not obscuring veiw excessively

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 164?

Based on 9,130 MOT tests across 1,690 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 947
Brake pipe excessively corroded 663
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 593
Steering rack gaiter split 563
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 450
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F419 HYJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 110,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 164 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 947 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F419 HYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 164 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo 164 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F419 HYJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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